Hilali v Governor of Whitemoor Prison – Times Law Reports

Posted February 1st, 2008 in extradition, jurisdiction, law reports by sally

Hilali v Governor of Whitemoor Prison

House of Lords

“Where there was a right of appeal under Part 1 of the Extradition Act 2003 to appeal against an extradition order, habeas corpus was excluded by section 34; it would be contrary to the principle of mutual recognition to which the Act gave effect to grant habeas corpus on the ground of a change of circumstances.”

The Times, 1st February 2008

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Hall and Others v Stone – Times Law Reports

Posted February 1st, 2008 in costs, damages, law reports by sally

Hall and Others v Stone

Court of Appeal

The fact that a successful claimant had not been awarded the whole amount of damages he sought did not mean that the defendant had partially succeeded and the judge could not reduce the claimant’s costs.

The Times, 1st February 2008

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

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Agencies ‘fail to prevent child abuse deaths’ – Daily Telegraph

Posted February 1st, 2008 in children, news, social services by sally

“Up to 100 children are dying every year from abuse and neglect in England because social workers and health professionals are too busy arguing over who is responsible for them, according to a report commissioned by the Government.”

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Daily Telegraph, 1st February 2008

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Freedom Of Information: Government blocks access to secret military papers on Diego Garcia – The Independent

Posted February 1st, 2008 in armed forces, detention, freedom of information, special report, terrorism by sally

“The role of the British-owned Indian Ocean island of Diego Garcia in the detention of terror suspects remains unproven. There may be more to know, says Robert Verkaik, Law Editor.”

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The Independent, 1st February 2008

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Asbo bans man’s sheep from village – Daily Telegraph

Posted February 1st, 2008 in ASBOs, grazing, news by sally

“A sheep farmer has been given an Asbo that deprives him of the ancient right to graze his flock in his village.”

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Daily Telegraph, 1st January 2008

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Ex-forces heads reject war votes – BBC News

Posted February 1st, 2008 in armed forces, war by sally

“Four former chiefs of the defence staff have attacked the prime minister’s plans to let Parliament have the final say on sending troops to war.”

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BBC News, 31st January 2008

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Tax return deadline extended after website crashes – The Guardian

Posted February 1st, 2008 in income tax, internet, news by sally

“Tax payers have been given an extra 24 hours to file their self-assessment forms after problems with the HM Revenue & Customs website caused chaos ahead of the original midnight deadline.”

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The Guardian, 31st Janaury 2008

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High Court lifts gagging order on Iraqi abuse case – The Times

Posted February 1st, 2008 in armed forces, Iraq, news, reporting restrictions by sally

“The High Court today lifted a restraining order on The Times and other newspapers which had prevented reporting of allegations that British troops took part in the killing of 22 Iraqis.”

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The Times, 31st January 2008

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‘Killer’ policeman breached bail condition – The Independent

Posted February 1st, 2008 in bail, murder, news by sally

“A judge released a senior police officer accused of murder on bail despite feeling it was a ‘very borderline decision’, it was revealed today.”

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The Independent, 31st January 2008

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Russia seeks extradition of shipping magnate in UK – The Guardian

Posted February 1st, 2008 in extradition, news, Russia by sally

“The Kremlin is demanding the extradition of another Russian oligarch who has fled to England, the Guardian has discovered.”

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The Guardian, 1st February 2008
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Recent Statutory Instruments – OPSI

Posted January 31st, 2008 in legislation by sally

The Stamp Duty and Stamp Duty Reserve Tax (Investment Exchanges and Clearing Houses) (Eurex Clearing AG) (Amendment) Regulations 2008

The Wireless Telegraphy (Licence Charges) (Amendment) Regulations 2008

Source: www.opsi.gov.uk

Latest statistics – Ministry of Justice

Posted January 31st, 2008 in criminal justice, news, statistics by sally

“Details of the latest statistical updates, including statistics on the population in custody, end of custody licence releases, probation, sentencing, and women and the criminal justice system.”

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Ministry of Justice, 31st Janaury 2008

Source: www.justice.gov.uk

Rivals entitled to use O2’s bubbles – The Times

Posted January 31st, 2008 in advertising, news, trade marks by sally

“An adviser to the Europe’s highest court recommended it reject a complaint by British phone company O2 against a rival that used its bubbles logo in a television advertising campaign.”

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The Times, 31st Janaury 2008

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Straw aims for cut in reoffending – BBC News

Posted January 31st, 2008 in news, prisons by sally

“The justice secretary has said fresh prison reforms will cut reoffending rates, reduce drug use in jails and give more skills to offenders.”

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BBC News, 31st January 2008

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Asylum children face deportation – BBC News

Posted January 31st, 2008 in asylum, children, deportation by sally

“Unaccompanied child asylum seekers who are denied the right to stay in the UK are to be deported before they reach 18, the government has announced.”

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BBC News, 31st Janaury 2008

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EU judge backs flexible working claim mother – The Guardian

Posted January 31st, 2008 in flexible working, news by sally

“A British legal secretary who claims her bosses refused to let her work flexible hours to care for her disabled son today won the first step of a landmark European court case.”

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The Guardian, 31st Janaury 2008

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Ministers call for tougher rules on MPs’ expenses – The Guardian

Posted January 31st, 2008 in expenses, news, parliament by sally

“Ministers today called for greater openness about how MPs spend public money, in advance of this afternoon’s debate on the suspension of Derek Conway from the Commons.”

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The Guardian, 31st January 2008

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Debunking six myths of the Data Protection Act – OUT-LAW.com

Posted January 31st, 2008 in data protection, special report by sally

“Recent security scandals have raised the profile of the Data Protection Act (DPA). But 10 years after it was passed, many organisations still misunderstand it. Sue Cullen of Pinsent Masons’ information law team debunks some of the common myths.”

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OUT-LAW.com, 31st January 2008

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Official: Lawyers drink the most tea – The Lawyer

Posted January 31st, 2008 in legal profession, news by sally

“A recent survey has revealed that people working in the law drink more cups of tea per day than those in all other professions.”

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The Lawyer, 31st January 2008

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Porton Down veterans awarded £3m compensation – The Guardian

Posted January 31st, 2008 in armed forces, chemical weapons, compensation, news by sally

“Hundreds of veterans who were subjected to tests at the Porton Down chemical warfare installation are to be awarded compensation totalling £3m, the defence minister Derek Twigg announced today.”

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The Guardian, 31st Janaury 2008

Source: www.guardian.co.uk